2005 Pontiac GTO vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac GTO 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 212 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac GTO | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GTO | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2446 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
