1972 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1961 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 670 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1972 De Tomaso Deauville | 1961 Fiat Berline | |
Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
Model | Deauville | Berline |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |