1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp 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 141 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Longchamp | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3250 mm |
