1941 Cadillac 61 vs. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville

To start off, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 61 would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 61. (124 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 61. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 40 kg more than 1941 Cadillac 61. 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. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1941 Cadillac 61 has manual transmission. 1941 Cadillac 61 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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