1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 44 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, 2011 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 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 | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | A8 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2992 mm |
