1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1966 Pontiac GTO. (366 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 592 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Pontiac GTO. (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
Model | V8 Vantage | GTO |
Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 366 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2930 mm |