1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 16 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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 (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | Roadmaster | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
