2011 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Cadillac STS 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 8 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac STS weights approximately 697 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac STS | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | STS | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 368 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |