1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 570 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Deauville | 118 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
