1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 845 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Eagle | Impala |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3100 mm |
