1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 15 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 190 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1115 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia 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 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Deauville | Familia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
