1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 36 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 23 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 469 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 3187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
