1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 265 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Impala | Valiant |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2830 mm |