1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK 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 157 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 63 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
| Model | Impala | DK |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 4617 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
