1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1988 Maserati 228
To start off, 1988 Maserati 228 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Deauville 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 44 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 675 kg more than 1988 Maserati 228. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 228. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1988 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1988 Maserati 228 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 | 1988 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Deauville | 228 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
