1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 395 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 Chevrolet Impala is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Chevrolet Impala. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Impala | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
