1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 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, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 770 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 TVR 420. (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 TVR 420. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1987 TVR 420 has manual transmission. 1987 TVR 420 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 TVR 420 | |
Make | De Tomaso | TVR |
Model | Deauville | 420 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4225 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.1 mm |
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 | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |