1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 840 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
Model | GTV | Deauville |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 450 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |