1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 46 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 680 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 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental 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 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Pontiac | Bentley |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Continental |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3065 mm |
