1978 BMW M1 vs. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 6 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, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 BMW M1. 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, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW M1. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW M1 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:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1972 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | M1 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
