1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 1974 Volvo 164 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 164.
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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 164. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | GTO | 164 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 58 L |
