1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 40 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Impala | Borrego |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2900 mm |