1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 33 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (325 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird 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 232 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
