1992 BMW 850 vs. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850.
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, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (447 Nm). This means 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1973 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 850 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 450 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |