1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 39 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 274 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Impala | SL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 5506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
