2011 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2011 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Impala and 2011 Hyundai i30 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, 2011 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 302 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i30. 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 (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Impala | 2011 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Impala | i30 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
