2010 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2010 Ford Expedition and 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1265 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will offer significantly more control. 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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2010 Ford Expedition | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Expedition | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2526 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 117 L |