1989 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Longchamp | 535 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |
