2005 BMW 330 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 330 | Guara |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |