1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 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 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 60 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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 (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | GTO | X5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
