1998 Nissan Silvia vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 30 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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1968 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Silvia | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Silvia | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3030 mm |
