1982 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 275 kg more than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1982 De Tomaso Deauville | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Deauville | CL |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 829 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5065 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2954 mm |