1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 905 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | Grande Parisienne | 356 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5317 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 52 L |