2008 GMC Envoy vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy 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. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 381 kg more than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Envoy | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3030 mm |
