1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 686 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Express | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2610 mm |
