1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 30 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder 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 703 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Sidewinder | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3030 mm |
