1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 790 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Impala | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |
