1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. 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 148 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 431 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Impala | 500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |
