1980 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 114 kg more than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | De Tomaso | Land Rover |
Model | Deauville | Defender |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |