2009 BMW 325 vs. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 38 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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 325 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 120 L |
