1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1975 Toyota Century
To start off, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 175 kg more than 1975 Toyota Century. 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 1975 Toyota Century | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Deauville | Century |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
