2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 11 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 119 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 289 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Guara | 320 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |