1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 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 90 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 820 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
