1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Lexus LS
To start off, 2005 Lexus LS is newer by 9 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, 2005 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Lexus LS.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus LS. (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Impala | LS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 84 L |
