1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 31 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 555 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Deauville | 116 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
