2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 31 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina 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 439 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Lumina | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| 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 | 1261 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
