2006 Pontiac GTO vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Pontiac GTO | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | GTO | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5969 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |