2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 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 50 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 226 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60. (440 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | GTO | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5669 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
