2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac GTO. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac GTO. (495 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
