1955 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 960 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Volkswagen | De Tomaso |
| Model | Beetle | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
