2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1365 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (291 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Impala | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
