2011 Dodge Durango vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 743 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Durango | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2750 mm |
