1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1969 Triumph 2000
To start off, both 1969 Chevrolet Impala and 1969 Triumph 2000 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 76 more horse power than 1969 Triumph 2000. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 645 kg more than 1969 Triumph 2000. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1969 Triumph 2000 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Impala | 2000 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |