2010 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, both 2010 Ford Escape and 2010 Chevrolet Nubira were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 595 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. 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 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Escape | 2010 Chevrolet Nubira | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escape | Nubira |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4717 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
