2008 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Impala (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Impala | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Impala | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1797 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |