1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 18 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 180 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 624 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Impala | 944 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
