1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 525 kg more than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp. 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, 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
Model | Lagonda | Longchamp |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |