1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 29 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 128 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 625 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | 145 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
