2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (250 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 721 kg more than 1985 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp. (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 1985 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Express | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2421 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2610 mm |
