1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 29 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 36 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
| Model | Deauville | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2764 mm |
