1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne and 1968 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
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 GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | GTO |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 69 L |
