1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1971 Seat 1500
To start off, 1971 Seat 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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 169 more horse power than 1971 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 Seat 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 1971 Seat 1500 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Seat |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
