1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 22 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 60 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 2007 Toyota Tundra, 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Deauville | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3230 mm |
