1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander 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 109 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Deauville | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2789 mm |
