1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1980 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 is newer by 13 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 186 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 890 kg more than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 will offer significantly more control. 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2040 mm |
