2008 GMC Savana vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana.
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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Savana. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Savana | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Savana | GTO |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 69 L |
