1974 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, both 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1974 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Firebird.

Compare all specifications:

1974 De Tomaso Longchamp 1974 Pontiac Firebird
Make De Tomaso Pontiac
Model Longchamp Firebird
Year Released 1974 1974
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5763 cc 4093 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2750 mm


 

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