1975 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 47 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | Firebird | Charger |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
