1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1357 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1983 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Deauville |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |