1976 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 31 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 74 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 612 kg more than 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volkswagen |
| Model | Longchamp | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
