1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 470 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1977 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
