2011 Nissan Armada vs. 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 812 kg more than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Armada | 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Nissan | De Tomaso |
| Model | Armada | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2512 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2610 mm |
