1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1973 Ferrari Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 485 kg more than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
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) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1973 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Impala | Dino |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |
