1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 21 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Impala | Kensington |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2870 mm |