2009 BMW 120 vs. 2000 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2000 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 120 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| 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 | 175 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
