1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 28 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 8 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 228 kg more than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville.
Because 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
1984 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
Make | De Tomaso | Buick |
Model | Deauville | Enclave |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1842 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3020 mm |