1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 465 kg more than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 2008 Nissan Livina, 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina 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 | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Deauville | Livina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 52 L |
