1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 460 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton.

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.

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1977 Chevrolet Impala 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Chevrolet Vauxhall
Model Impala Carlton
Year Released 1977 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 89 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2680 mm