1992 BMW 540 vs. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 219 kg more than 1992 BMW 540. 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, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1972 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 540 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1940 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 |
