1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1969 Chevrolet Impala and 1969 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 785 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 404. 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.
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1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Impala | 404 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |