2011 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2011 Audi A4 and 2011 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 211 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A4 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2011 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 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, 2011 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A4 | 2011 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A4 | Impala |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
