2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1049 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Discovery | Impala |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 64 L |