1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 41 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, 2011 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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 (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | GTO | X5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6546 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
