1973 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 460 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. 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, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Deauville | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Deauville | 929 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
