2005 Pontiac GTO vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Pontiac GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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 124 more horse power than 2002 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche 911 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, 2002 Porsche 911 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac GTO. (536 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac GTO | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | GTO | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
