1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 82 kg more than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Caprice | Deauville |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2022 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |