1992 BMW 525 vs. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 384 kg more than 1992 BMW 525. 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, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1976 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 525 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
