1998 BMW 728 vs. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1998 BMW 728. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 BMW 728. 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, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 728. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 728 | 1974 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 728 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
