1976 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 525 kg more than 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1976 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | De Tomaso | Aston Martin |
Model | Longchamp | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |