1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 871 kg more than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Impala | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |