1985 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, both 1985 Nissan Bluebird and 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 570 kg more than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Bluebird. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Nissan Bluebird | 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
Make | Nissan | De Tomaso |
Model | Bluebird | Longchamp |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |