2005 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Impala and 2005 Kia Sportage 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 (240 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Chevrolet Impala (380 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Impala | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
