2007 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Impala and 2007 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Impala (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Impala (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Impala | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
