1980 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1980 De Tomaso Deauville | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Deauville | CLS |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6207 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |