1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. 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 114 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 920 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Impala | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
