1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 5 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 698 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 1989 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Italdesign | De Tomaso |
| Model | Nazca | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
