1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 30 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, 2009 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Infiniti |
| Model | Deauville | G37 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
