2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2005 Audi RS6 and 2005 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 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, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2005 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | RS6 | Impala |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 117 L |
