1979 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 33 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, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 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 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Longchamp | 530 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |