2006 BMW 645 vs. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
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, both vehicles can yield 450 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 645 | Deauville |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |