2006 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Impala and 2006 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,884 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Impala (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Impala (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Impala | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Impala | Insight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3884 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
