1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 13 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 20 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 476 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX 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 | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Deauville | NSX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
