1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 32 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Charger. (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Charger | GTO |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 92 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 | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
