1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1978 Volvo 66

To start off, both 1978 De Tomaso Deauville and 1978 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1120 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. 1978 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. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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