1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
1978 De Tomaso Deauville | 2010 BMW 535 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Deauville | 535 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3066 mm |