1967 Alvis TF vs. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 1967 Alvis TF and 1967 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 419 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1967 Alvis TF has manual transmission. 1967 Alvis TF will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1967 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Alvis | Chevrolet |
| Model | TF | Impala |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
