1974 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX 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. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 2 kg more than 2012 Infiniti EX.
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, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Infiniti |
| Model | Longchamp | EX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 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 | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2799 mm |
