2006 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 324 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Crossfire. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2006 Chrysler Crossfire has manual transmission. 2006 Chrysler Crossfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler Crossfire | 1980 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Chrysler | De Tomaso |
Model | Crossfire | Deauville |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 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 | 1620 kg | 1944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |