1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Pontiac GTO is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Pontiac GTO. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 290 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO. 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) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac GTO. (536 Nm). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | GTO | GTO |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 68 L |
