1999 Audi S8 vs. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1999 Audi S8 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 49 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Audi S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Audi | De Tomaso |
| Model | S8 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
