1976 BMW 630 vs. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 482 kg more than 1976 BMW 630. 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, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1983 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 630 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
