1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 43 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 5 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M 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 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
Make | Pontiac | Infiniti |
Model | Grande Parisienne | M |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5317 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 67 L |