2006 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 39 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, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 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 190 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | M3 | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |