1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1982 Volvo 360 is newer by 15 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 129 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 660 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | 360 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
