1981 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 29 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 36 more horse power than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Longchamp | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
