1977 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 29 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 55 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 De Tomaso Deauville | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Deauville | Quest |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |
