1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1987 Skoda L
To start off, 1987 Skoda L is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1987 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1987 Skoda L. 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, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda L. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1987 Skoda L has manual transmission. 1987 Skoda L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 De Tomaso Deauville | 1987 Skoda L | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Skoda |
| Model | Deauville | L |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
