1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Impala | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84.1 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2980 mm |
