1975 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1995 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 398 kg more than 1995 Dodge Viper.
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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1995 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1995 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 De Tomaso Deauville | 1995 Dodge Viper | |
Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
Model | Deauville | Viper |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 359 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 621 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |