1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 385 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Impala | Tundra |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |