1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1981 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, 2011 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 2011 BMW 750 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Deauville | 750 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 455 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 697 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3211 mm |