1978 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 716 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Dodge DURANGO is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | Firebird | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 93 L |
