1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 29 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 80 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 155 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Blazer | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
