1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 640 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | De Tomaso | De Tomaso |
| Model | Guara | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
