1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1973 McLaren M19
To start off, 1973 McLaren M19 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 McLaren M19 (445 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1973 McLaren M19.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1973 McLaren M19 | |
Make | Chevrolet | McLaren |
Model | Impala | M19 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |