1976 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 769 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tuscan. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2001 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2001 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 De Tomaso Deauville | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | De Tomaso | TVR |
Model | Deauville | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
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 | 1944 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |