1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 10 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 217 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 980 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Deauville | Accord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
