1993 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 26 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, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 300 kg more than 1993 BMW M3.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M3. (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW M3 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | M3 | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |