2005 BMW 330 vs. 1996 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 350 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Guara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 330 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
