2009 BMW 740 vs. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 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 42 more horse power than 2009 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 2009 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 740 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 120 L |
