1980 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 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, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1980 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1980 De Tomaso Deauville | 2010 BMW 550 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Deauville | 550 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 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 | 1944 kg | 2240 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 |