2000 Honda NSX vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 33 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 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX 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 300 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | NSX | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
