1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 691 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 Yaris, 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 557 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1298 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 | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| 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 | 1024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 42 L |
