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De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32VvsBMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 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 Z3 Coupe (E36/8)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003

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 overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VBMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
304hp227kW
321hp239kW
Torque
431Nm318lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
985kg2,172lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight-
1,660kg3,660lb
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
66.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km389mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,190mm165in
4,025mm158in
Width
2,030mm80in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,459mm97in
Front track
1,650mm65in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,492mm59in
Trunk volume-
210L
Max trunk volume-
410L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
94L
51L

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 Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2PowerTorque
  • De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)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 32VBMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
18.0 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
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
175 km/h
109 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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 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 Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
1,390 kg
3,064 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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.25.4 s

Although BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 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 Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: 0.4 s.

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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.4 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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VBMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)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
5.4 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
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 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
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Range score
627 km
389 mi
-
Trunk score
-
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDe Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V

  • Has 81 Nm more
  • Is 405 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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