1975 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 21 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (317 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (471 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1975 De Tomaso Deauville | 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Deauville | SL |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 471 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |