1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 25 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 86 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 137 kg more than 2010 Dodge Nitro. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
| Model | Deauville | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2764 mm |
