2005 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 107 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | GTO | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
