1979 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1090 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Chevrolet |
| Model | Longchamp | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3380 mm |
