2013 Cadillac SRX vs. 2013 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac SRX and 2013 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Cadillac SRX and 2013 Chevrolet Impala are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Impala. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 851 kg more than 2013 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 Cadillac SRX (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Impala. (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac SRX | 2013 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | SRX | Impala |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2480 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1851 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
