1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 38 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 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A8 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 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 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Audi |
| Model | Deauville | A8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3122 mm |
