2006 BMW 550 vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1999 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 550 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
