1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Chevrolet Impala

To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 22 kg more than 1991 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. 1980 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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