1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1985 Dodge 600
To start off, both 1985 De Tomaso Deauville and 1985 Dodge 600 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 200 more horse power than 1985 Dodge 600. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 775 kg more than 1985 Dodge 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Dodge 600, 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, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge 600. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge 600.
Compare all specifications:
1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 1985 Dodge 600 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
Model | Deauville | 600 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |