2005 BMW 730 vs. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1976 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 730 | Deauville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |