1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Impala | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Avanti |
| Model | Impala | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
