2009 BMW 125 vs. 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta (302 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 224 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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.
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2009 BMW 125 | 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 125 | Mangusta |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |