1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 240 kg more than 1988 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Avanti Avanti | 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Avanti | De Tomaso |
Model | Avanti | Deauville |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2610 mm |