2000 AC Aceca vs. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 AC Aceca.
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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2000 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2000 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Aceca | 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | AC | De Tomaso |
Model | Aceca | Deauville |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 1510 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |