1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 224 more horse power than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1971 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1971 Porsche 917 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Deauville | 917 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
