1988 BMW 524 vs. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 8 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 183 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 589 kg more than 1988 BMW 524. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 524 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 524 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:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 524 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
