2013 Cadillac ATS vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac ATS and 2013 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 519 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac ATS | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | ATS | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4643 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 129 L |
