1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 31 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 835 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Chevrolet |
| Model | Deauville | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 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 | 1940 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3310 mm |
