2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper 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 8,356 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper 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 69 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Viper | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Viper | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8356 cc | 5319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |