1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 615 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Impala | Celica |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |