1957 Allard GT vs. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT 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 86 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 800 kg more than 1957 Allard GT. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard GT has manual transmission. 1957 Allard GT 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:
1957 Allard GT | 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Allard | De Tomaso |
Model | GT | Deauville |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 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 | 1140 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |