2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2011 Holden Colorado is newer by 7 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP) has 277 more horse power than 2011 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Colorado.
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 (542 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Colorado. 2004 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Holden Colorado | |
| Make | Pontiac | Holden |
| Model | GTO | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
