2001 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Impala and 2001 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Impala (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 353 kg more than 2001 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2001 Chevrolet Impala (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (215 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 2001 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Impala | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Impala | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2480 mm |
