2005 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Impala and 2005 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Impala, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Impala | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
