1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (288 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (410 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Impala | 928 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
