1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 599 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 1978 Toyota Celica 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. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Impala | Celica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
