1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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 197 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 691 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic 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 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Deauville | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
