1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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 178 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 758 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Honda Civic, 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) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Deauville | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 50 L |