2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2009 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 318 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2009 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (291 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Impala | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
