1982 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 428 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. 1982 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 De Tomaso Deauville | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | De Tomaso | Chevrolet |
Model | Deauville | Corvette |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 638 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 818 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4475 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2685 mm |