2010 Opel Insignia vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2010 Opel Insignia 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Insignia. 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Opel Insignia | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
Model | Insignia | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1956 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 3310 mm |