1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 26 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (525 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Jaguar |
| Model | Deauville | XJ |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
