1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1982 Mazda 626
To start off, 1982 Mazda 626 is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 670 kg more than 1982 Mazda 626.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1982 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Impala | 626 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |