2004 Lada Niva vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2004 Lada Niva is newer by 37 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 550 kg more than 2004 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lada Niva 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lada Niva | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Lada | Pontiac |
| Model | Niva | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3030 mm |
