1974 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp 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.
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1974 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Longchamp | 640 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2855 mm |