1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
To start off, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (592 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 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 506 kg more than 2012 McLaren MP4-12C.
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, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 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 McLaren MP4-12C | |
| Make | De Tomaso | McLaren |
| Model | Deauville | MP4-12C |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 592 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1199 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
