1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 39 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 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 | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Chrysler |
| Model | Deauville | 300 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3052 mm |
