1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Volvo V70 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 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo V70 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, 2005 Volvo V70 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 (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (401 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | GTO | V70 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6546 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 68 L |
