1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1997 BMW 730
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1997 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 195 kg more than 1997 BMW 730. 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, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 730. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 1997 BMW 730 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Deauville | 730 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2940 mm |
