2009 Cadillac STS-V vs. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS-V is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS-V | 1975 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | STS-V | Deauville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
