1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala 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 227 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1114 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Impala | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
