2007 Honda Civic vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Because 1968 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 1968 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 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 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 102 L |