2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 271 kg more than 1999 Pontiac GTO. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac GTO. 1999 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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