1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp

To start off, 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Chevrolet Corvette 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp
Make Chevrolet De Tomaso
Model Corvette Longchamp
Year Released 1970 1975
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7440 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 297 HP
Torque 1017 Nm 450 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1300 mm


 

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