1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (228 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 91 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (345 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Impala | Viano |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 3723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
