1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2002 Dodge Razor
To start off, 2002 Dodge Razor is newer by 29 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, 2002 Dodge Razor (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Razor should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 580 kg more than 2002 Dodge Razor.
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, 2002 Dodge Razor (312 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Razor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 2002 Dodge Razor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Impala | Razor |
Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 312 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |