2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 689 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2012 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Expedition | Impala |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |