2008 BMW X5 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 41 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | X5 | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |