1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2004 Lexus GS
To start off, 2004 Lexus GS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 De Tomaso Deauville 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 76 more horse power than 2004 Lexus GS. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Lexus GS. 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) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus GS. (298 Nm). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 2004 Lexus GS | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lexus |
| Model | Deauville | GS |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
