1977 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
| Model | Longchamp | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
