1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1974 Steyr 126

To start off, 1974 Steyr 126 is newer by 3 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 272 more horse power than 1974 Steyr 126. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1974 Steyr 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1974 Steyr 126. 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. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1974 Steyr 126 has manual transmission. 1974 Steyr 126 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.

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