1978 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 85 kg more than 1994 Toyota Supra.
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, 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Supra. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Longchamp | Supra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
