2006 Pontiac GTO vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry 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 175 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (225 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Pontiac GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (325 Nm). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac GTO | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5969 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
