2010 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2010 Chevrolet Impala

To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet HHR. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 182 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet HHR. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Impala (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet HHR. 2010 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet HHR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet HHR 2010 Chevrolet Impala
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model HHR Impala
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2200 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 155 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 293 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1431 kg 1613 kg
Vehicle Length 4475 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1755 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1603 mm 1491 mm
Wheelbase Size 2629 mm 2807 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 64 L


 

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