1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 75 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 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Venza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 67 L |
