2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 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 | 1845 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
