2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 550 kg more than 1983 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Suburban | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
