2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 692 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Tahoe | ATS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2776 mm |
