2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 485 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 @ 3900 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Discovery | GTO |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6548 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 370 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |
