1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 40 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 129 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 79 L |
