2008 BMW X5 vs. 2001 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 BMW X5. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 893 kg more than 2001 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, 2008 BMW X5 (481 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2001 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | X5 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2099 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
