2005 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 643 kg more than 2011 Honda Jazz. 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, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Pontiac GTO 2011 Honda Jazz
Make Pontiac Honda
Model GTO Jazz
Year Released 2005 2011
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 536 Nm 127 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1047 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 42 L


 

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