2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 8 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 988 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
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 (495 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | GTO | NV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5669 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
