1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 37 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. 2007 Toyota Tundra 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. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Impala | Tundra |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3710 mm |