2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac Escalade and 2010 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1123 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avensis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
