1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 435 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Deauville | 330 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 63 L |