1984 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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 45 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 396 kg more than 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Chrysler |
| Model | Longchamp | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3078 mm |
