1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1972 Rover P5B
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover P5B would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 125 kg more than 1972 Rover P5B.
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, 1972 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 1972 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1972 Rover P5B | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Impala | P5B |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2820 mm |