1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, both 1988 Porsche 928 and 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Porsche 928.
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, 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 928 | 1988 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
Make | Porsche | De Tomaso |
Model | 928 | Longchamp |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |