1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Lada Niva
To start off, 2011 Lada Niva 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2011 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 430 kg more than 2011 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lada Niva 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 (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Pontiac | Lada |
| Model | GTO | Niva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |
