1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (113 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 625 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
| Model | Deauville | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
