1971 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 1971 Bizzarrini GT and 1971 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Bizzarrini GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Bizzarrini GT | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Chevrolet |
| Model | GT | Impala |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3100 mm |
