1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2002 BMW Z8
To start off, 2002 BMW Z8 is newer by 34 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, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac GTO. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac GTO.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | GTO | Z8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 73 L |
