1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 185 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |
