2006 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2006 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Impala and 2006 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (240 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Impala | 2006 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Impala | Avalon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3884 cc | 3458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 328 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |