1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 29 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 230 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 745 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S. 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac GTO | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | GTO | MR-S |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6548 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 48 L |