2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 9 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (367 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 132 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
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, both vehicles can yield 542 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | GTO | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
