1976 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 720 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | De Tomaso | Vauxhall |
Model | Longchamp | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |