2007 BMW 325 vs. 2005 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 2 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 86 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 220 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 325 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1200 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 |
