2005 BMW 730 vs. 2003 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 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 80 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 590 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 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 730. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2003 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2003 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 2003 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 730 | Guara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |