1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute 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 85 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 146 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mazda Tribute, 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mazda |
| Model | GTO | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6546 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 66 L |
