2005 BMW 325 vs. 2003 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 345 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 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 | 2003 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 325 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
