1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1997 Daewoo Joyster

To start off, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Impala 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 167 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 950 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Chevrolet Impala is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Chevrolet Impala. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. (137 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daewoo Joyster.

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