2009 BMW 120 vs. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 555 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1975 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 120 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
