1966 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 46 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 180 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 985 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Pontiac GTO | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chevrolet |
| Model | GTO | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6375 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 366 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |
