2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 318 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Frontier | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3030 mm |
