2004 Dodge Durango vs. 1984 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2004 Dodge Durango (319 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 1984 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Durango | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 60 L |
