2010 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Impala and 2010 BMW 123 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Impala (230 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 170 kg more than 2010 BMW 123. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 123 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 2010 BMW 123. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Impala. (318 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Impala | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Impala | 123 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
