1966 Pontiac GTO vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Liana is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO 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 262 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Liana will offer significantly more control. 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 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Pontiac GTO | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | GTO | Liana |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6375 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 366 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2490 mm |
