1982 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, both 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1982 Ferrari 308 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 56 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 425 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308. 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, 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Longchamp | 308 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |