1977 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 1609. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 850 kg more than 1977 Chrysler 1609. 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, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1609. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1977 Chrysler 1609 has manual transmission. 1977 Chrysler 1609 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler 1609 | 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Chrysler | De Tomaso |
Model | 1609 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |