2008 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2008 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Impala | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Impala | i20 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3505 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |