1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 21 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 150 more horse power than 1988 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 549 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Chevrolet Impala is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Chevrolet Impala. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend 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 | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Impala | Legend |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
