1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 345 kg more than 1979 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, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
Model | Longchamp | Firebird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |