2005 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Jaguar X-Type

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Impala and 2005 Jaguar X-Type 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (194 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 56 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Impala (305 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (241 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar X-Type.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Impala 2005 Jaguar X-Type
Make Chevrolet Jaguar
Model Impala X-Type
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 2489 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 241 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1514 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 61 L


 

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