2000 Acura MDX vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2000 Acura MDX is newer by 32 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, 2000 Acura MDX (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Because 2000 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura MDX. (346 Nm). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura MDX | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | MDX | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
