1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 45 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (298 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 550 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.
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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Pontiac | GMC |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |
