1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is newer by 31 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 147 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. (213 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 235 kg more than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. 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 (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 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. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
