1972 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 740 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 De Tomaso Deauville | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lamborghini |
| Model | Deauville | Countach |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
