1972 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2011 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 415 kg more than 2011 BMW 1 Series.
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, both vehicles can yield 450 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 De Tomaso Deauville | 2011 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Deauville | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2659 mm |