2007 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 495 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. 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, 2007 Honda Civic, 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |