Pontiac GTO (1968 – 1970) vs Buick Gran Sport (1970 – 1971): specs compared
The Buick Gran Sport is the more powerful of the two, with up to 355 hp against 350 hp. The Pontiac GTO is the lighter car, from 1,715 kg against 1,768 kg. The Pontiac GTO dates from 1968 – 1970, the Buick Gran Sport from 1970 – 1971.
| Specification |
Pontiac
GTO
1968 – 1970
|
Buick
Gran Sport
1970 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1970 | 1970 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 350 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 691 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 179 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,154 mm | 5,131 mm |
| Width | 1,948 mm | 1,963 mm |
| Height | 1,328 mm | 1,346 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm | 2,845 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,715 kg | 1,768 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.