1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 22 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 191 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 592 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1989 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1989 Subaru Legacy 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 1989 Subaru Legacy
Make Chevrolet Subaru
Model Impala Legacy
Year Released 1967 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6490 cc 2212 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 325 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 556 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 96.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1969 kg 1377 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 60 L


 

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