1978 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 17 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 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 234 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 965 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 | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Longchamp | 965 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
