1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 32 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | Grand Prix | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |
