1993 Bugatti EB 112 vs. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (454 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 should accelerate faster than 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 134 kg more than 1993 Bugatti EB 112.
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, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (590 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Bugatti EB 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1993 Bugatti EB 112 has manual transmission. 1993 Bugatti EB 112 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bugatti EB 112 | 1977 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Bugatti | De Tomaso |
| Model | EB 112 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5995 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
