1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 44 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 32 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 550 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mini |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 50 L |
