2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 504 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 2000 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2000 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | De Tomaso | De Tomaso |
| Model | Guara | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
