1979 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 32 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Infiniti |
| Model | Longchamp | M |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2901 mm |
