2009 Alpina Roadster vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2009 Alpina Roadster is newer by 42 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, 2009 Alpina Roadster (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 365 kg more than 2009 Alpina Roadster.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina Roadster | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Alpina | Pontiac |
| Model | Roadster | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
