2006 BMW 650 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 650 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1993 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 650 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |
