1974 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage 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 36 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sportage. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 202 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
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1974 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
Make | De Tomaso | Kia |
Model | Longchamp | Sportage |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2639 mm |