1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 27 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1984 De Tomaso Deauville | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Deauville | S |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 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 | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3165 mm |