2007 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Impala and 2007 Jaguar XJ8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (255 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Impala. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Jaguar XJ8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Impala, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XJ8 (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Impala. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Impala | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
