1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera 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 2 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 120 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Impala.

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 Nissan Almera, 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) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.

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