1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 191 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Impala | Camaro |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2690 mm |