1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 120 kg more than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Caprice | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
