Dodge Charger Daytona vs Pontiac GTO: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Dodge · 1969
Charger Daytona
- Power
- 280 kW381 PS
Pontiac · 2004–2006
GTO V
- Power
- 149–298 kW203–405 PS
In plain words
Pontiac GTO is the older design (from 1964); Dodge Charger Daytona arrived in 1969.
Full specifications
| Dodge Charger Daytona | Pontiac GTO | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 7.2 · 280 kW (381 PS) | GTO V · 6 L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd · 2006 (EPA) |
| Production years | 1969 | 2004–2006 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 280 kW (381 PS) 375 hp | 149–298 kW (203–405 PS) 200–400 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 177–280 kW (241–381 PS) 237–375 hp | 149–298 kW (203–405 PS) 200–400 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Petrol |
| Engine | 7,200 cc 7.2 l | 6,000 cc · 8 cyl 6.0 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 4-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 14.7 l/100 km 16.0 mpg US |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €3,860/year estimated |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Country, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.