2011 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2013 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2013 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. Both 2011 Chevrolet Impala and 2013 Nissan Maxima are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Maxima (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 8 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 2013 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Impala | 2013 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Impala | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4843 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
