1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 1977 Holden GTS is newer by 6 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 138 more horse power than 1977 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 465 kg more than 1977 Holden GTS. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden GTS. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden GTS. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1977 Holden GTS 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1977 Holden GTS | |
Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
Model | Deauville | GTS |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |