1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 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 269 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 66 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 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Impala | 66 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |