1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 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 88 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 584 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Deauville | 944 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |
