1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1992 Lancia Hyena
To start off, 1992 Lancia Hyena is newer by 22 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, 1992 Lancia Hyena (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 567 kg more than 1992 Lancia Hyena.
Because 1992 Lancia Hyena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Lancia Hyena (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Lancia Hyena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1992 Lancia Hyena | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Impala | Hyena |
Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1148 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2480 mm |