Car comparison

De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32VvsBMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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De Tomaso Guara

4.0 i V8 32V

304 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-2001
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1999

Comparison overview

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De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    431 Nm
    318 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    985 kg
    2,172 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    309 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    627 km
    389 mi
  • Best performance score
    72/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2

  • Most powerful
    321 hp
    239 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
Power
304hp227kW
321hp239kW
Torque
431Nm318lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
985kg2,172lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight-
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km389mi
Calculated
564km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,190mm165in
4,433mm175in
Width
2,030mm80in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,335mm53in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,650mm65in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,444mm57in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume-
405L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
94L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32VBMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2PowerTorque
  • De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V5,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
304 hp
227 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 has 17 hp more than De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
431 Nm
318 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
985 kg
2,172 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V5.0 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.25.5 s

Although BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 has more power, De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 and De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V: 4.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
627 km
389 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
564 km
350 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
304 hp
227 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,190 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
Power
304 hp
227 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
431 Nm
318 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
985 kg
2,172 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,190 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in
Range score
627 km
389 mi
564 km
350 mi
Trunk score
-
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDe Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32VBMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V

  • Has 81 Nm more
  • Is 475 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 89 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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