1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2010 Lancia Phedra
To start off, 2010 Lancia Phedra is newer by 40 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Phedra. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 106 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2010 Lancia Phedra, 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 (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Phedra. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Phedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2010 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Lancia |
| Model | GTO | Phedra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6546 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
