1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 27 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 460 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | 968 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 92 L |
