2000 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet SSR 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (300 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 390 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (481 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet SSR | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | SSR | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
