1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1968 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 89 kg more than 1968 Jaguar Type S.
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 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1968 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Impala | Type S |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
