1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 41 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 826 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 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
