1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 817 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Impala | Record |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |
