1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1966 Pontiac GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 165 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300. 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 2300 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2930 mm |
