1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 58 kg more than 1984 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 De Tomaso Deauville | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Deauville | CL |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90.5 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |
