1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 615 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 90 L |
