1976 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2003 Lexus IS
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS is newer by 27 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, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 544 kg more than 2003 Lexus IS. 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, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus IS. (196 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus IS. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2003 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2003 Lexus IS 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 | 2003 Lexus IS | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lexus |
| Model | Deauville | IS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
