2003 BMW 545 vs. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 30 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, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 270 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.
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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 545 | 1973 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 545 | Deauville |
Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |