1975 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 707 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.
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1975 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
Model | Firebird | Durango |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3043 mm |