1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 26 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 6 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 285 kg more than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
| Model | Deauville | Durango |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3043 mm |
