1975 Audi 80 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 5 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 610 kg more than 1975 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (163 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | 80 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
