1966 Nissan Sunny vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 1112 kg more than 1966 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Nissan Sunny | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Sunny | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |
