1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Impala | 442 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2850 mm |