2001 BMW Z9 vs. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2001 BMW Z9 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z9. (286 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 325 kg more than 2001 BMW Z9. 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, 2001 BMW Z9 (597 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Z9 | 1984 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | Z9 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
