1966 Pontiac GTO vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 47 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 70 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Pontiac GTO | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | GTO | X670 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6375 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 366 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2815 mm |
