1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 31 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, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 590 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Chevrolet Impala is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Chevrolet Impala. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Impala | Civic |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1125 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2690 mm |