1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 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, 2012 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 245 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.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 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 | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Deauville | X6 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2933 mm |