1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 32 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 76 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
