1983 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 406 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
| Model | Longchamp | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 373 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 | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3140 mm |
