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niky · 02-28-2015, 02:48 PM

Which one?

Checking MSRP for the 1960-65 Impalas, the base model pans out to about $19.7 to $20k in its cheapest year. (Other years, it comes out much higher) For a 135 (gross) horsepower four-door that hit 60 in over 16 seconds.

A Camry has roughly the same interior volume, has 178 horsepower (new SAE net, that would be around 200+ gross), and hits 60 mph in just over 8 seconds. And I'm pretty sure it gets over twice the fuel economy on more stringent EPA tests. And I do believe an automatic transmission, AC, infotainment, ABS and power windows and locks come standard.

(looking it up... keyless, cruise and power seats come standard, too.)

I'm pretty sure the extra $2k-$3k is justified... and can probably be eliminated by dumping the luxury kit.

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Looking it up, you could get a V8 for not much more, but the 250-ish hp V8 is still slower than the I4 Camry.

02-28-2015, 02:48 PM	#177 (permalink)
niky Master EcoModder Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,173 Thanks: 1,739 Thanked 589 Times in 401 Posts	Which one? Checking MSRP for the 1960-65 Impalas, the base model pans out to about $19.7 to $20k in its cheapest year. (Other years, it comes out much higher) For a 135 (gross) horsepower four-door that hit 60 in over 16 seconds. A Camry has roughly the same interior volume, has 178 horsepower (new SAE net, that would be around 200+ gross), and hits 60 mph in just over 8 seconds. And I'm pretty sure it gets over twice the fuel economy on more stringent EPA tests. And I do believe an automatic transmission, AC, infotainment, ABS and power windows and locks come standard. (looking it up... keyless, cruise and power seats come standard, too.) I'm pretty sure the extra $2k-$3k is justified... and can probably be eliminated by dumping the luxury kit. - Looking it up, you could get a V8 for not much more, but the 250-ish hp V8 is still slower than the I4 Camry. Last edited by niky; 02-28-2015 at 02:56 PM..