2008 BMW X3 vs. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 27 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 36 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 122 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | X3 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
