1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Impala | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2360 mm |