1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 42 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 725 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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 | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Pontiac | Bentley |
Model | Grande Parisienne | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5317 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 90 L |