1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 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 175 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 674 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 has manual transmission. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 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 Chevrolet Impala | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Impala | 230 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
