1983 BMW M6 vs. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, both 1983 BMW M6 and 1983 De Tomaso Deauville were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1983 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 435 kg more than 1983 BMW M6. 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, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW M6. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 1983 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | M6 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
