2007 BMW 650 vs. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 34 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, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 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 300 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 1973 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 650 | Deauville |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 1640 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |