1973 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 134 kg more than 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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, 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1973 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Longchamp | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3246 mm |