1977 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1977 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1978 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1978 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 De Tomaso Deauville | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
Model | Deauville | 66 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |