1980 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 781 kg more than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 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, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1950 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1950 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Triumph |
| Model | Deauville | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |
