1983 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2011 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac SRX (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1983 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 50 kg more than 1983 De Tomaso Deauville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 De Tomaso Deauville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX will offer significantly more control. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 De Tomaso Deauville | 2011 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Cadillac |
| Model | Deauville | SRX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2807 mm |
