1980 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, 1985 Renault Espace is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 De Tomaso Deauville 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 178 more horse power than 1985 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 654 kg more than 1985 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Renault Espace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Renault Espace will offer significantly more control. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Espace. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Espace. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1985 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 1985 Renault Espace 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 | 1985 Renault Espace | |
Make | De Tomaso | Renault |
Model | Deauville | Espace |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |