2000 Lexus GS vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2000 Lexus GS is newer by 31 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 140 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus GS weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Lexus | Pontiac |
| Model | GS | GTO |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 69 L |
