1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 43 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 105 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Quest.
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, 2011 Nissan Quest, 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | GTO | Quest |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 76 L |
