1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 13 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (145 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Impala | 929 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2720 mm |