2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 36 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, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 394 kg more than 1967 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, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet SSR | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | SSR | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5316 cc | 5319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 449 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |