1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1967 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 805 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1967 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Impala | 124 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
