1963 BMW 502 vs. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 450 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 1984 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 502 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
