1982 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1980 Mazda 626
To start off, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 655 kg more than 1980 Mazda 626.
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.
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1982 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1980 Mazda 626 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
Model | Longchamp | 626 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1586 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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |