1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 810 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | GT | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |
