1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 38 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 97 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 384 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (540 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Impala | C |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 2949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
