1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (305 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 205 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Deauville | CLS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
