1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 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 (370 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 258 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 (603 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (386 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | GTO |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 370 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
