1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 114 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Charger | Firebird |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |