1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 20 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 33 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 580 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
| Model | V6 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3030 mm |
