2007 BMW 325 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 14 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1993 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 325 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 102 L |
