2008 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2008 Nissan Primera

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2008 Nissan Primera 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 97 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Primera. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 341 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Primera.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Impala 2008 Nissan Primera
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Impala Primera
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3505 cc 1769 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.1 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.9 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.5:1
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 1416 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 62 L


 

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