1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 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 71 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 390 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
Model | Deauville | Commodore |
Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |