1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 675 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 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 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Longchamp | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
