1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 860 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6548 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
