1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1967 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 255 kg more than 1967 Avanti Avanti.
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. 1967 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1967 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Chevrolet | Avanti |
Model | Impala | Avanti |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2780 mm |