1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 37 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 242 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2007 SsangYong Korando 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando 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 (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | GTO | Korando |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |
