1982 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1982 Austin Ambassador
To start off, both 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1982 Austin Ambassador were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 495 kg more than 1982 Austin Ambassador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Austin Ambassador, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Ambassador.
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1982 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1982 Austin Ambassador | |
Make | De Tomaso | Austin |
Model | Longchamp | Ambassador |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |