1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie
To start off, both 1979 De Tomaso Deauville and 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie (798 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie 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 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie 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:
1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Deauville | Studie |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 798 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |