1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1974 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1974 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1967 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Impala |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 6490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1969 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |