1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 20 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 158 kg more than 1992 Toyota Supra.
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, 1992 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Impala | Supra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
