2006 Honda Accord vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 230 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.
Because 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Accord | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5319 cc |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |