1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 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 94 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 445 kg more than 2012 BMW 123. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 BMW 123 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Deauville | 123 |
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 | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |