2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2009 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (234 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2009 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Impala | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 241 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
