1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Caprice | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
