1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 40 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (877 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 91 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Impala | CLK |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 6208 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 877 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
