2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac GTO. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.

Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac GTO. (495 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac GTO.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Pontiac GTO 2005 Porsche 911
Make Pontiac Porsche
Model GTO 911
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5669 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 445 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 620 Nm
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 76.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1590 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 13.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 64 L


 

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