2007 BMW Convertible vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 40 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, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 90 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Convertible | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
