1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 2 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 99 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 760 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1987 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1987 Alpine V6 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:
1987 Alpine V6 | 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Alpine | De Tomaso |
Model | V6 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |