1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 768 kg more than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | De Tomaso | Land Rover |
Model | Deauville | Defender |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |