1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2012 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 395 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 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2012 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volvo |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
