1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 42 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 430 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3240 mm |
