1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1972 Volvo 140
To start off, 1972 Volvo 140 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Deauville 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 199 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 140. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 680 kg more than 1972 Volvo 140. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 140. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1972 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Deauville | 140 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
