1978 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1967 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 674 kg more than 1967 Vauxhall Victor.
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. 1978 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1967 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1967 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Impala | 1967 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Impala | Victor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
