1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 12 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
