1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 28 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) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 569 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (500 Nm). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Impala | 968 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |