1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. 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 143 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1978 De Tomaso Deauville | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
Model | Deauville | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3670 mm |