2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2008 Nissan Sentra 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 645 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, 2008 Nissan Sentra, 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Sentra | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Sentra | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
