1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 45 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (405 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac GTO. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac GTO.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Maserati |
| Model | GTO | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 86 L |
