2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and 2005 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Pathfinder | GTO |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 536 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |