1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1980 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 7 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 18 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (92 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 630 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1980 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Impala | Delta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2200 mm |
