1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1983 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1983 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 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 292 more horse power than 1983 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 555 kg more than 1983 Holden Commodore. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Commodore. 1983 Holden Commodore 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. 1983 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac GTO | 1983 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Pontiac | Holden |
Model | GTO | Commodore |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6548 cc | 1891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |