2008 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2008 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2008 Jaguar XF 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XF (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2008 Jaguar XF 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 2008 Jaguar XF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Jaguar XF (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala | 2008 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Impala | XF |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 69 L |
