1999 Nissan Rasheen vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1999 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 29 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 555 kg more than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Rasheen 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 (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Rasheen | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Rasheen | GTO |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
