1983 BMW 525 vs. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 3 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, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 694 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 525 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |