1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 950 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Longchamp | 600 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
