1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 14 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 530 kg more than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1984 De Tomaso Deauville | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | De Tomaso | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Deauville | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3170 mm |