1991 BMW M12 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 24 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, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | M12 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |
