1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1994 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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 113 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 365 kg more than 1994 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 1994 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | GTO | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
