2008 BMW 318 vs. 2003 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2003 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 318 | Guara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |