1983 Dodge Charger vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, both 1983 Dodge Charger and 1983 Pontiac 6000 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Charger. 1983 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 1983 Dodge Charger has manual transmission. 1983 Dodge Charger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Charger | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Charger | 6000 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |