1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2000 Volkswagen Bora

To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 32 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 267 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Bora. (98 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Bora.

Because 1968 Pontiac GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Pontiac GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Bora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Bora. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Bora.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Pontiac GTO 2000 Volkswagen Bora
Make Pontiac Volkswagen
Model GTO Bora
Year Released 1968 2000
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6549 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 365 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 603 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.6 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.3 mm 77.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 55 L