1999 Audi R8 vs. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1938 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1984 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Audi | De Tomaso |
| Model | R8 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
