1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 694 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 435 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Pontiac | Koenigsegg |
| Model | GTO | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6548 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
