1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2004 Rolls-Royce 100
To start off, 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 is newer by 31 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 8,998 cc (16 cylinders), 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 weights approximately 925 kg more 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. 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 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. 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Chevrolet Impala | 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Impala | 100 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 8998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3480 mm |