1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 18 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, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 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. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Impala | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2880 mm |