1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 38 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 252 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTO | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |
