1984 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 28 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 71 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 556 kg more than 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp. (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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1984 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | De Tomaso | Volkswagen |
Model | Longchamp | Touareg |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2893 mm |