1999 Audi S8 vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1999 Audi S8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | S8 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 69 L |
