1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 16 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 51 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 385 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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 (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac GTO | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Pontiac | Aston Martin |
Model | GTO | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7460 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 97 L |