2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Express and 2012 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Impala (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 787 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Express 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 2012 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Impala. (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Impala |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
