1992 BMW 332 vs. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 540 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 332 | 1978 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 332 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3152 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |