1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2010 Holden Calais

To start off, 2010 Holden Calais is newer by 36 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, 2010 Holden Calais (278 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Calais 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, 2010 Holden Calais (350 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm). This means 2010 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. 2010 Holden Calais 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. 2010 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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