1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2005 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2005 TVR Chimaera is newer by 35 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 79 more horse power than 2005 TVR Chimaera. (281 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 500 kg more than 2005 TVR Chimaera. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR Chimaera. (389 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2005 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | GTO | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |
