2001 BMW 730 vs. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville

To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 28 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 107 more horse power than 2001 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 BMW 730. 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, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 730 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.

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2001 BMW 730 1973 De Tomaso Deauville
Make BMW De Tomaso
Model 730 Deauville
Year Released 2001 1973
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2793 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 190 HP 297 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 88.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1745 kg 1940 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2610 mm


 

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