2009 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 330 | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 102 L |