2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 71 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Impala | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |