2010 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Traverse and 2010 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 323 kg more than 2010 Ford Escape. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Traverse | Escape |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2173 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
