1973 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 17 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 210 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 935 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. 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) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1973 De Tomaso Deauville | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | De Tomaso | Renault |
Model | Deauville | Laguna |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |