1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris

To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 916 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.

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 Toyota Yaris, 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris
Make De Tomaso Toyota
Model Deauville Yaris
Year Released 1971 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5763 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 0 HP
Torque 450 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.9 mm 73.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 241 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1024 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 120 L 42 L