2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 1996 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 344 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (256 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 55 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (447 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. (400 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 1996 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Le Mans | Impala |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
