1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 555 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
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, 2013 Mini Countryman, 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman 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.
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1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mini |
Model | Deauville | Countryman |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2595 mm |