1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 29 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 369 kg more than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo.
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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1996 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo 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.
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1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Impala | Diablo |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 492 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |