2008 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Impala (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Impala | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5670 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
