1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Impala |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 256 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3100 mm |