1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | Dinan | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
