1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Impala | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2360 mm |