1982 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 30 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 De Tomaso Deauville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 De Tomaso Deauville | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Deauville | R |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3216 mm |
