2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2009 Toyota Aygo 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 144 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 685 kg more than 2009 Toyota Aygo. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Aygo. 2009 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Impala | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |
