1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, 1974 Renault 12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 810 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | 12 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
