1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 351 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
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, 2008 Toyota Camry, 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 491 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Camry |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1364 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
