2004 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2004 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Impala and 2004 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Impala (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 143 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2004 Ford Galaxy (310 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Impala. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Impala.
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2004 Chevrolet Impala | 2004 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1683 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |