2005 BMW 325 vs. 2001 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 288 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2001 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 325 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
