1946 Daimler DE 27 vs. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 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 186 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 27. (110 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 27. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 600 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. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1946 Daimler DE 27 has manual transmission. 1946 Daimler DE 27 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:
| 1946 Daimler DE 27 | 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Daimler | De Tomaso |
| Model | DE 27 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2610 mm |
