1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 39 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 143 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4.
Because 2007 Audi A4 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, 2007 Audi A4 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2007 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | GTO | A4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |
