1984 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1984 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 205. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 880 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205, 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, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205.
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1984 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Peugeot |
Model | Longchamp | 205 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |