1976 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline 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 (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Longchamp | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
