1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 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 8 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 380 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Impala | Crown |
Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |