2005 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Holden Combo
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Impala and 2005 Holden Combo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Impala (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2005 Holden Combo. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 314 kg more than 2005 Holden Combo. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Impala (305 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Combo. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Holden Combo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Impala | Combo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
