1977 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 19 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp. 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
Model | Longchamp | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |