1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 674 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 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, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
Model | Deauville | Fiero |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |