2006 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (200 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Impala | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Impala | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
