2006 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Impala and 2006 Toyota Corolla 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 215 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Impala | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Impala | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |