1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

To start off, both 1973 Chevrolet Impala and 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 635 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.

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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Chevrolet Impala 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
Make Chevrolet Alfa Romeo
Model Impala Alfetta
Year Released 1973 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4097 cc 1779 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 176 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1080 kg


 

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