1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 45 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, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 155 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 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | Grande Parisienne | X3 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5319 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |