1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1079 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1300 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3100 mm |
