1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1970 Pontiac GTO and 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | GTO | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6548 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3000 mm |
