1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. Both 1995 Chevrolet Corvette and 1996 Chevrolet Impala are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 275 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. 1996 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Impala |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |