1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 710 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Vega | GTO |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 106.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 67 L |