1982 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 840 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 De Tomaso Deauville | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Italdesign |
| Model | Deauville | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
