2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Dodge Dakota

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2009 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,899 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (233 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 142 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.

Because 2009 Dodge Dakota 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota 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, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Impala 2009 Dodge Dakota
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Impala Dakota
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3899 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 233 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1549 kg 1691 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3340 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 83 L


 

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