1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 110 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 172 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 110. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 110. 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. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1973 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1973 Alpine A 110 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:
1973 Alpine A 110 | 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Alpine | De Tomaso |
Model | A 110 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2610 mm |