2005 BMW 535 vs. 2004 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 2004 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 535 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
