1980 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 348 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. 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, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1980 De Tomaso Deauville | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Deauville | 325 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |