1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 18 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 133 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 478 kg more than 1989 Volvo 760. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 760 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 760 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 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
Model | Deauville | 760 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |