1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1969 Pontiac GTO is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1965 TVR Trident. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 TVR Trident. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 230 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident. 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 TVR Trident. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 TVR Trident.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | GTO | Trident |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
