1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 430 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Impala | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |