2005 BMW 748 vs. 1997 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 748 | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 748 | Guara |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1175 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 |