1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 433 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Impala | V50 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
