1974 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Infiniti |
| Model | Longchamp | M |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2901 mm |
