1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 43 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 66 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (164 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 314 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
