1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Camaro | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4995 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 102 L |