2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 653 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Charger | GTO |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2735 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |