Dodge Charger (1971 – 1972) vs Pontiac GTO (1970 – 1974): specs compared
The Dodge Charger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 425 hp against 364 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,515 kg against 1,715 kg. At 5,217 mm, the Dodge Charger is 63 mm longer than the Pontiac GTO.
| Specification |
Dodge
Charger
1971 – 1972
|
Pontiac
GTO
1970 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1972 | 1970 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 111 – 431 hp | 350 – 364 hp |
| Torque | 251 – 664 Nm | 603 – 678 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.7 – 26.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,217 mm | 5,154 mm |
| Width | 2,009 mm | 1,948 mm |
| Height | 1,326 mm | 1,328 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,845 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,515 – 1,850 kg | 1,715 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.