1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2002 Nissan Quest

To start off, 2002 Nissan Quest is newer by 32 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, 2002 Nissan Quest (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 105 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 1970 Chevrolet Impala is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Chevrolet Impala. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Nissan Quest (271 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. 2002 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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