2012 Acura ZDX vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2012 Acura ZDX and 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 10 more horse power than 2012 Acura ZDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura ZDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura ZDX weights approximately 902 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2012 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura ZDX | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | ZDX | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2007 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1595 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 117 L |
