2011 Chevrolet Impala LS vs. 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Impala LS and 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ (230 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Impala LS. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Impala LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ weights approximately 42 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Impala LS. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ (318 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Impala LS. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Impala LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Impala LS | 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Impala | Impala |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
