2004 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2009 Mazda B4000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Impala. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Mazda B4000.
Because 2009 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B4000 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Impala. (305 Nm). This means 2009 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Impala | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
