1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 174 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 902 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
Model | Spider | Deauville |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 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 | 1038 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |