2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 658 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Defender | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6549 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1400 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 69 L |
