1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 43 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 121 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 402 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Impala | IS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
