1979 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Longchamp | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
