1980 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1975 Fiat 131
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 131 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 232 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 924 kg more than 1975 Fiat 131. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 131 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 | 1975 Fiat 131 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
Model | Deauville | 131 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |