2009 BMW 320 vs. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 419 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 320 | Deauville |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1525 kg | 1944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |