1989 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Blazer 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 88 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Chevrolet Blazer 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 (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Blazer | 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Blazer | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5009 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
