1983 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 570 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 De Tomaso Deauville | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Deauville | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
