1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 11 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 225 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1119 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-3. 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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Impala | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
