1977 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, both 1977 Daihatsu Delta and 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 625 kg more than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. 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, 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1977 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1977 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Delta | 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Daihatsu | De Tomaso |
| Model | Delta | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2610 mm |
