2003 Pontiac GTO vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2006 Volvo XC70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac GTO 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 143 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2006 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac GTO | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | GTO | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
