1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 334 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Impala.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Impala | 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Impala | Deauville |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4389 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |