2005 Pontiac GTO vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Pontiac GTO and 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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 252 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Pontiac GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Pontiac GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac GTO | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTO | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
