2008 BMW 760 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2008 BMW 760 is newer by 40 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 760 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 760 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 102 L |
