1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 4 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 629 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Impala | 924 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |