Well, looking at Pontiac's own website and comparing the GTP in base to the Alty SE base, the GTP starts $3,500 higher, although auto rearview mirror, traction control, and ABS is standard. The GTP is not available with a 5speed, and the auto is 300 lbs heavier than an auto Alty. Both are listed at
[email protected] for the GTP and at 5800 for the Alty. Interesting is the torque....246 @4400 for the Alty....280 @3600 for the GTP. The GTP is 5" longer, 2" wider, and 3" shorter but oddly for the interior, the Alty is has more room in every area except for front and rear shoulder room.
To me I guess it would be an interesting race, at least auto to auto. But I have never cared for Pontiac's spaceship looks(Aztec?..lol), and they don't have the resale and reliability that the Alty does. The Alty has the more advanced engine that doesn't require the supercharger add-on that Pontiac's OHV engine requires to make it's hp. The GTP doesn't offer BOSE stereo or 17" wheels either. Last but not least, just the letters GTP means higher insurance for the Pontiac....and I should know, my 97 Probe GT costs me more to insure than my 02 Alty SE....just because it says "GT" on it!
Kevin