1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 42 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 54 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | GTO | S80 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |
