1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is newer by 40 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, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 240 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 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
