1980 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 30 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 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 49 kg more than 2010 Chrysler 300.
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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Chrysler |
| Model | Deauville | 300 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3048 mm |
