1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 784 kg more than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
