1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1981 Porsche 936 is newer by 11 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, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 940 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac GTO | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | GTO | 936 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6548 cc | 2650 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 632 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 775 kg |