1978 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 229 kg more than 1995 Toyota Lexcen.
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 1995 Toyota Lexcen has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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 | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Impala | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 194 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |