2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 39 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | E | GTO |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 106.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |