2008 Mini Cooper vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper 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. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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, 2008 Mini Cooper, 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Mini | Pontiac |
| Model | Cooper | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3030 mm |
