1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Land Rover |
| Model | Deauville | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
