1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 36 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, 2010 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 Lexus LS.
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, 2010 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lexus |
| Model | Deauville | LS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 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 | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2969 mm |
