1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2004 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2004 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 36 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 208 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Ipsum.
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, 2004 Toyota Ipsum, 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2004 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 61 L |
