1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 487 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Camaro | Deauville |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |