2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina 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 499 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Lumina | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 102 L |
