1990 BMW 320 vs. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 704 kg more than 1990 BMW 320. 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, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 320. (224 Nm). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 320. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 320 | 1984 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 320 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
