2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 De Tomaso Guara | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Guara | Z4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2497 mm |