2010 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 560 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Taurus | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Taurus | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
