1983 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1983 GMC Suburban
To start off, both 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1983 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1983 GMC Suburban. (227 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1983 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 630 kg more than 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Because 1983 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 GMC Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1983 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | De Tomaso | GMC |
| Model | Longchamp | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3300 mm |
