2008 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Impala and 2008 Subaru Outback 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 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Because 2008 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Impala | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Impala | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
