1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 41 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 84 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | GTO | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |
