1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 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 221 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. 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. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1952 Abarth 1500 has manual transmission. 1952 Abarth 1500 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:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
Model | 1500 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |