1980 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 464 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Malibu.
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.
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1980 Chevrolet Malibu | 1977 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Malibu | Deauville |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |