2009 BMW 135 vs. 1994 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1994 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Guara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1994 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 135 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
