1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 39 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (136 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Impala | C |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2760 mm |