2006 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Impala and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Impala | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Impala | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3884 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 78 L |
