1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 BMW 316 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 180 more horse power than 2012 BMW 316. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 445 kg more than 2012 BMW 316. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 316. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 316. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 BMW 316 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Deauville | 316 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |