1999 Acura Integra vs. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1999 Acura Integra is newer by 20 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 158 more horse power than 1999 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 770 kg more than 1999 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Acura Integra, 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, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura Integra | 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Acura | De Tomaso |
| Model | Integra | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
