1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 14 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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 347 kg more than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida. 1985 Toyota Cressida 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. 1985 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Impala | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |
