2007 GMC Acadia vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia. 2007 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Acadia | GTO |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |
