1959 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, both 1959 Chevrolet Impala and 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,851 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC.
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.
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1959 Chevrolet Impala | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Impala | SC |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3851 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |