2006 Pontiac GTO vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac GTO | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | GTO | 66 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
