1984 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. 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 81 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 380 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Longchamp | 125 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
