1976 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 9 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 116 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 650 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-4. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda RX-4 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | RX-4 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
