1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
Model | 1600 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2610 mm |