1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 42 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Audi S5. (354 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi S5 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2012 Audi S5 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, 2012 Audi S5 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 (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | GTO | S5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6548 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
