2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 38 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 74 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 475 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Patrol | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3030 mm |
