1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego 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 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego 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 475 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Because 2010 Kia Borrego 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, 2010 Kia Borrego 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Pontiac | Kia |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 4625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 78 L |
