1989 Audi V8 vs. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, both 1989 Audi V8 and 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1989 Audi V8. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi V8 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Because 1989 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 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, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi V8. (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi V8. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1989 Audi V8 has manual transmission. 1989 Audi V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Audi V8 | 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
Make | Audi | De Tomaso |
Model | V8 | Longchamp |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3561 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |