1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Toyota Will is newer by 32 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, 2005 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Toyota Will.
Because 2005 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Will. 2005 Toyota Will 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. 2005 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Impala | Will |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2810 mm |
