1982 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville.
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, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1982 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 De Tomaso Deauville | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Deauville | 500 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3300 mm |