2007 BMW 330 vs. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 26 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 325 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 330 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
