1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G8 is newer by 24 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (361 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 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 588 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G8.
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, 2008 Pontiac G8 (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 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 | 2008 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
| Model | Deauville | G8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 361 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
