2003 Pontiac GTO vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2003 Pontiac GTO is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 154 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928. 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac GTO | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | GTO | 928 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
