2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1996 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1996 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | Z4 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
