1980 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 13 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 138 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (92 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 675 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Delta | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Delta | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3030 mm |
