2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2010 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Challenger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Challenger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac GTO. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 184 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Dodge Challenger (569 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac GTO. (495 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 2010 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | GTO | Challenger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5669 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
