1973 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Firebird | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | Firebird | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
