1979 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 186 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
1979 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | De Tomaso | Chevrolet |
Model | Longchamp | Corvette |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |