2007 Kia Sedona vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona 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 88 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 330 kg more than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
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 Kia Sedona, 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sedona | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |
