2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2013 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Impala. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 398 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Impala. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Impala. (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2013 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Impala |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1851 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
