1977 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1993 Porsche 911

To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 24 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 911. (272 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 550 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 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 1993 Porsche 911
Make De Tomaso Porsche
Model Deauville 911
Year Released 1977 1993
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5762 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 296 HP 272 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2280 mm


 

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