1981 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1981 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 570 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Carlton.
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. 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | De Tomaso | Vauxhall |
Model | Longchamp | Carlton |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |