1981 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 315 kg more than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Longchamp | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
