2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. (307 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2006 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac XLR | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | XLR | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
