1981 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1979 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
| Model | Longchamp | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
