1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1974 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 214 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1974 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Chevelle | Impala |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3100 mm |
