2006 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2006 Rover 75

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Impala and 2006 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Impala (304 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75.

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 (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Impala 2006 Rover 75
Make Chevrolet Rover
Model Impala 75
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 304 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 438 Nm 215 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 89.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 65 L


 

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