1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 9 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 449 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 2300 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
