2004 Pontiac GTO Coupe vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO Automatic
To start off, both 2004 Pontiac GTO Coupe and 2004 Pontiac GTO Automatic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO Automatic (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac GTO Coupe. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO Automatic should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac GTO Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO Automatic weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO Coupe. 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 Pontiac GTO Automatic (542 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac GTO Coupe. (495 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac GTO Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO Coupe | 2004 Pontiac GTO Automatic | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | GTO | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5669 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
