1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 38 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 68 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 250 kg more than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
