1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 425 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Impala | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2860 mm |
