1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2006 Volkswagen Pickup
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Pickup is newer by 36 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 279 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup.
Because 1970 Pontiac GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Pontiac GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Pickup, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 546 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup. (132 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2006 Volkswagen Pickup | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTO | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
