1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 137 kg more than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Because 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
