1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2004 Porsche 996
To start off, 2004 Porsche 996 is newer by 37 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, 2004 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 355 kg more than 2004 Porsche 996.
Because 2004 Porsche 996 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, 2004 Porsche 996 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 996. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2004 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grande Parisienne | 996 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5319 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |