2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 535 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. 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, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW Z3 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW Z3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | Z3 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.7 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 | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
