1971 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 520 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ascari |
| Model | Grand Prix | A10 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6545 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2636 mm |
