2005 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 582 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. 2005 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Impala | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 93 L |
