2005 BMW 740 vs. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 1975 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 740 | Deauville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 2090 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |