1977 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (264 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1977 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Deauville | CLS |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2875 mm |