Chevrolet Impala 2013 vs Dodge RAM 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 309 HP | 212 HP | |
| Torque: | 358 NM | 319 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chevrolet Impala engine produces 97 HP more power than Dodge RAM, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Dodge RAM. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 98 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Impala) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Dodge RAM) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Dodge Nitro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge RAM might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 5.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.91 m | |
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Chevrolet Impala is smaller. Chevrolet Impala is 70 cm shorter than the Dodge RAM, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Impala is 41 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 38 200 | |
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