1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 635 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 90 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1715 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3100 mm |
