2005 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Holden Calais
To start off, 2011 Holden Calais is newer by 6 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) has 122 more horse power than 2011 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Calais.
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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Calais.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Holden Calais | |
| Make | Pontiac | Holden |
| Model | GTO | Calais |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 278 HP |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
