1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 670 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1996 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 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:
| 1996 Chevrolet Impala | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Impala | 924 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 61 L |
