1983 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 160 kg more than 1983 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.
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1983 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | De Tomaso | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Longchamp | Phantom |
Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5673 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 164 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 114.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3690 mm |