1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 476 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Pontiac | Dacia |
Model | Firebird | Duster |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7456 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2673 mm |