1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 16 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 375 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Impala | 300 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2810 mm |
