2009 BMW M3 vs. 2003 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 6 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, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2003 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | M3 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
