1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2012 Chrysler 200
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 200 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 Chrysler 200 (280 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 200 should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 200 weights approximately 54 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 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 200. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2012 Chrysler 200 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Chrysler |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | 200 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4948 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2766 mm |
