1999 Pontiac GTO vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,398 cc, 1999 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac GTO (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 419 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1999 Pontiac GTO (203 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac GTO | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 780 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
