1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 15 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 174 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (122 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 630 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (175 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1986 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1986 Opel Omega 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 | 1986 Opel Omega | |
Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
Model | Deauville | Omega |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |