2008 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2008 Nissan Note
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2008 Nissan Note 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 103 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Note. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Note weights approximately 107 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Note. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala | 2008 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Impala | Note |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3505 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 46 L |
