2008 BMW 550 vs. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 550 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5763 cc |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1660 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
