2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 34 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (258 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Magnum | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Magnum | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1749 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
