1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 25 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 315 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Impala | 928 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
